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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.67, 19,704.57 and 9,501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.67, 19,704.57 and 9,501.57 is: 13,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.67 : 19,704.57 = 9,501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.67/19,704.57 = 9,501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.67x = 19,704.57 × 9,501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.67x = 187,224,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,224,351.17/14,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.76

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